The purposes of this subtitle are to:
(1) Establish a separate and distinct civil cause of action by a victim, or a representative of the victim, of financial exploitation;(2) Provide a path to redress financial exploitation through the recovery of property and assets taken from victims while discouraging protracted litigation;(3) Provide access to justice for victims and their families who are otherwise unable or unwilling to retain competent legal assistance due to cost; and(4) Strongly deter individuals seeking to take advantage of susceptible adults or older adults.Added by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 311,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2021.